Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Richmond is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,530. Residents earn $70,379 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Richmond receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Richmond offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Richmond is $70,379, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Richmond is $225,800, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Richmond is below the national average at 159 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 899 per 100,000, 54% below the national average.
26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Richmond experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,379 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,996 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.86% |
| Commute Time | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
| Census Median | $225,800 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $368,161 |
| Median List Price | $130,000 |
| Median List Price | $130,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $214 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,183 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.86% |
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Total Violent | 158.6/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 158.6/100K |
| Total Property | 898.5/100K |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 52.9/100K |
| Theft | 845.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 785 ft (239 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4638°N, 88.3094°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.3% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |